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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.65, 1,183.39 and 500.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.65, 1,183.39 and 500.57 is: 750.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.65 : 1,183.39 = 500.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.65/1,183.39 = 500.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.65x = 1,183.39 × 500.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.65x = 592,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,362.36/789.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.16

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